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Kansas City Marketing Legends

Kansas City Marketing Legends

By: Sam Meers and Mike Swenson
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The marketing business is like an iceberg. What the public experiences in a :30 second spot on television or online is the tip of the iceberg. So too is the piece of positive publicity about a company or product that someone reads or the piece of persuasive content that lands in their computer or phone. All just the tip of the iceberg.

What’s below the proverbial tip is what this podcast is all about. It’s about the people behind the ideas and the effort that it takes to conceive and produce them. And it’s about all the blood, sweat, and tears these folks gave and the fun and laughter they had while doing it. Most important, the stories we will tell all happened right here in Kansas City.

Our idea is simple. Let’s reach out to all the people who made the Kansas City marketing community what it is today. What we are today is a city of creative powerhouses of all sizes doing work not just across the metro or region, but across the nation and the world.

Welcome to the Kansas City Marketing Legends Podcast!

Brought To You By — evolution Audio Post Production // Springboard Creative // KC Ad Club // PRSA of Kansas City

© 2025 Kansas City Marketing Legends
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Episodes
  • Jim Glynn // Glynn Devins
    Oct 1 2025

    Up next is Jim Glynn, the co-founder of the legendary senior living agency Glynn Devins. Jim and his partner George Devins started from scratch and built one of the most respected firms in the senior living space.

    Jim’s story is a great ride. He takes us back to his early days doing promotions at Worlds of Fun, where he first caught the advertising bug, then to his move to John Knox Village—what would eventually become their very first client. Along the way, he shares what it takes to build a strong agency culture, attract top talent, and even steer a business through challenges like the 2008 recession. But at the heart of it all is Jim’s passion for making life better for seniors.

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    55 mins
  • David Westbrook // Corporate Communications Group
    Sep 17 2025

    David Westbrook has shaped Kansas City’s marketing and communications world in a big way. He’s the founder of Corporate Communications Group, and his story is incredible. From navigating challenges as a blind student to building a powerhouse PR firm and stepping into community leadership, David has done it all.

    You’ll hear him share some amazing stories—like leading the national awareness campaign for NPR, something near and dear to our hearts, and helping shape the brand and reputation of the Shawnee Mission School District and so many other meaningful campaigns over the years. David’s journey is proof of what happens when perseverance, creativity, and purpose all come together.

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    54 mins
  • Harry Campbell // Sprint/Embarq
    Sep 3 2025

    Harry Campbell’s name comes up a lot when you talk about marketing in Kansas City — and for good reason. He’s had a standout career that’s taken him from Procter & Gamble to Sprint, with several entrepreneurial ventures in between. Whether it was leading big-time sponsorships or driving growth as a general manager, Harry has made a lasting impact. His mix of versatility, business savvy, and genuine passion for marketing has earned him deep respect in the industry.

    In today’s conversation, we get into Harry’s backstory — how those early days at P&G shaped a marketing-first mindset that stuck with him through every chapter. He’ll share lessons learned from iconic leaders like Dan Hesse and explain how his approach to leadership and team building helped him navigate challenges and come out stronger.

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    58 mins
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